Aim
The BRICS Journal of Applied Mathematics and Engineering Sciences (BJAMES) aims to publish high-quality, peer-reviewed research that advances the application of mathematical, computational, and engineering methods to scientific and real-world problems. The journal promotes interdisciplinary research integrating mathematical modelling, computational techniques, artificial intelligence, and engineering innovation.
Scope
The journal welcomes original research, reviews, and methodological contributions in areas including:
- Applied and computational mathematics
- Mathematical modelling, differential equations, and numerical methods
- Optimization, statistics, probability, and operations research
- Scientific computing, simulation, and computational techniques
- Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science
- Computational intelligence and intelligent systems
- Engineering mathematics and computational engineering
- Mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, and industrial engineering
- Control systems, robotics, automation, and signal processing
- Energy systems, renewable energy, and sustainable engineering
- Materials science and computational materials engineering
- Complex systems, systems engineering, and interdisciplinary applications
The journal particularly encourages interdisciplinary research that combines mathematical, computational, and engineering approaches to address emerging scientific and technological challenges.
Peer Review Process
The BRICS Journal of Applied Mathematics and Engineering Sciences (BJAMES) follows a rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review process to ensure the quality, originality, methodological soundness, and academic integrity of published research. The identities of authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the review process.
Initial Editorial Assessment
All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial assessment by the Editorial Office to determine their alignment with the journal’s aims and scope, originality, scientific quality, formatting requirements, and compliance with ethical and editorial policies. Manuscripts that do not meet the required standards may be returned to the authors or rejected without external review.
Reviewer Selection
Manuscripts passing the initial assessment are generally evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise in applied mathematics, computational sciences, engineering, or related interdisciplinary fields. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise, research experience, and absence of conflicts of interest.
Review Criteria
Reviewers assess manuscripts based on:
- Originality and significance of the research
- Relevance to the journal’s aims and scope
- Mathematical, computational, or engineering rigor
- Validity of methodology, analysis, and results
- Clarity and quality of presentation
- Contribution to existing knowledge
- Appropriate use of references and supporting evidence
- Compliance with ethical and scholarly standards
Based on the reviewers’ recommendations, the Editorial Office may issue the following decisions:
- Accept
- Minor Revision
- Major Revision
- Reject
The final decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief, taking into consideration the reviewers’ evaluations and any revisions submitted by the authors.
Review Timeline
BJAMES aims to maintain an efficient and timely peer-review process. The typical timeline is:
| Review Stage | Estimated Timeline |
|---|---|
| Initial Editorial Assessment | Within 1 week |
| Reviewer Invitation and Assignment | 1–2 weeks |
| Peer Review | 3–4 weeks |
| Editorial Decision | Within 6–8 weeks |
Timelines may vary depending on reviewer availability, manuscript complexity, and the extent of revisions required.
Confidentiality
All manuscripts are treated as confidential documents throughout the editorial and peer-review process. Editors and reviewers must not disclose manuscript content, share unpublished information, or use the submitted work for personal or professional benefit. Reviewers are also expected to maintain confidentiality after completing their evaluations.
Review Guidelines
The BRICS Journal of Applied Mathematics and Engineering Sciences (BJAMES) recognizes the important contribution of peer reviewers in maintaining the quality, reliability, academic integrity, and credibility of published research. Reviewers are expected to provide independent, fair, and constructive assessments that support the Editorial Office in reaching appropriate publication decisions and assist authors in strengthening their manuscripts.
BJAMES follows the ethical principles for peer review established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All reviewers are expected to follow these principles and maintain the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct throughout the review process.
Confidentiality
Manuscripts assigned for peer review must be treated as strictly confidential. Reviewers must not disclose, reproduce, share, or discuss the contents of a manuscript with unauthorized individuals. Unpublished information obtained during the review process must not be used for personal, academic, or professional advantage.
Fairness and Constructive Evaluation
Reviewers should evaluate manuscripts objectively, impartially, and based on their academic and scientific merit. Feedback should be clear, respectful, and supported by appropriate reasoning. Reviewers are encouraged to provide constructive recommendations that may help authors improve the manuscript's methodology, analysis, clarity, presentation, and overall scholarly contribution.
Conflict of Interest
Reviewers should not accept a manuscript for review if they have any personal, professional, institutional, financial, or academic conflict of interest that could affect their impartiality. Any potential or perceived conflict should be disclosed to the Editorial Office before accepting the review assignment.
Timely Review
Reviewers are expected to complete their evaluations within the timeframe communicated by the Editorial Office. If a reviewer is unable to undertake or complete the review within the requested period, they should inform the Editorial Office as soon as possible so that alternative arrangements can be made.
Ethical and Research Integrity Concerns
Reviewers should promptly inform the Editorial Office of any concerns regarding plagiarism, duplicate or redundant publication, fabrication or falsification of data, inappropriate citation practices, image manipulation, ethical violations, or other forms of research or publication misconduct. Reviewers should also notify the editors if they identify substantial similarities between the manuscript and previously published or known unpublished work.
Professional and Non-Discriminatory Conduct
Manuscripts should be assessed solely on their academic quality, originality, methodological rigor, significance, and relevance to the scope of BJAMES. Reviewers must not allow personal characteristics or background of the authors to influence their assessment. All comments and recommendations should remain professional, respectful, and free from discriminatory or inappropriate language.
Reviewer Responsibility
By accepting a review assignment, reviewers acknowledge their responsibility to contribute to a fair, transparent, and academically rigorous peer-review process. Reviewers should provide their recommendations honestly and independently, while recognizing that the final publication decision rests with the Editorial Office and Editor-in-Chief.
Article Processing Charges (APC)
The BRICS Journal of Applied Mathematics and Engineering Sciences (BJAMES) does not charge any Article Processing Charges (APCs), submission fees, or publication fees. Authors are not required to make any payment for manuscript submission, editorial assessment, peer review, article processing, publication, or online access to published articles.
The journal also does not impose any charges for corrections, corrigenda, or retractions that are processed in accordance with its editorial and publication policies. Any necessary post-publication corrections or updates will be handled by the journal to preserve the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record without placing any financial burden on authors.
All editorial and publication decisions are made independently of financial considerations and are based solely on the quality, originality, academic significance, methodological rigor, and relevance of the submitted work.
BJAMES is committed to providing an accessible publication process in which financial limitations do not prevent researchers from submitting and publishing quality scholarly work. Should the journal introduce any publication-related fees in the future, the revised fee policy will be clearly communicated on the journal's official website before taking effect.
